The practice of "coming out" is an important cultural tradition that has been observed by LGBTQ+ individuals for centuries. It refers to the process of publicly acknowledging one's identity and...
Coming Out Timing and Context Influences Psychological Adaptation
Coming out is the act of revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. It can be an exciting yet challenging...
In today's society, it is often expected that young people will eventually come out to their parents about their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Research has shown that this process can be...
Queer temporality refers to the concept that time is experienced differently for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, as opposed to those who do not. It is an essential aspect of identity exploration...
When individuals experience discrimination for their sexual orientation, they may resort to keeping it a secret. This can lead to negative effects on cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Research has...
Coming out refers to the act of self-identifying one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. It has been regarded as both an important step towards personal liberation from societal norms...
Coming out to one's family and community is an incredibly difficult process for many LGBTQ+ people, regardless of whether they are religious or not. But for those who come from faith-based families...
Narrative Therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on helping individuals to reframe their life stories in order to foster healing and change. This approach has been particularly effective for...
Bisexual males have always had to deal with tension between their private and public lives. They are caught between revealing who they truly are to others, which may expose them to discrimination,...
The process of "coming out" can be challenging, especially when it involves multiple identities that may not fit into traditional categories of gender, race, religion, or nationality. To navigate...